DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2017.
First Semester
PRINCIPLES OF LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
(Upto 2012-13 Academic Year and 2013 Calendar Year)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
PART A — × 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. Explain the role of government in international logistics.
2. Write a short note on RFID technology.
3. What are the various activities to be performed in a
warehouse?
4. What is more important inbound or outbound logistics
in supply chain?
5. What do you understand by DRP-II? How is it having an
edge over distribution planning?
6. Discuss the interdependence of location decision and
distribution decision.
7. Describe in detail about integrated functional activities in
logistics.
8. Explain the risk reduction measures associated with
logistics outsourcing.
Sub. Code
15
DE-839
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PART B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. Explain about the emerging packaging alternative in a
product.
10. Enumerate the various models of location analysis.
11. Explain the functionality of warehouse in logistics
management.
12. Discuss in detail about the elements of customer service.
13. Correlate practical problems and factors influencing
transportation of high value and hazardous materials.
14. Discuss the role that efficient and effective logistics
system play in encouraging a high level of trade.
15. Describe the method of determining information
requirement for logistics management.